Traditional Villages

Traditional Omani villages embodied the life of the Omanis in the past, in all its simplicity and harshness, and reflect the extent of its adaptation to the surrounding environment, demonstrating how to use natural resources to fulfil basic needs.

Al Ashkharah

Al Ashkharah in Wilayat Jalan Bani Ali, located in Ash Sharqiyah region, is one of the most visited tourist attractions by the Omanis during summer, when the monsoon that touches the Dhofar governorat...Read more

Badiya

Badiya inhabitants are spread among 15 town and villages. Nature here plays its aesthetic role in Wilayt Badiya that lies on the edge of A'Sharqiyah sands, and its oases seem to drown in a sea of san...Read more

Balad Sayt

The village enjoys an outstanding location between the mountains of Ad Dakhiliyah and Al Batinah regions and is one of Wadi Bani Awf villages in Wilayt ArRustaq . Balad Sayt lies 40 kilometres away bo...Read more

Kumzar Village

Is located in the far north of Musandam peninsula. It is accessible by motor boats (45 minutes). The village is a small spot surrounded by mountains and cliffs which appear to be about to fall into t...Read more

Lima Village

This is a small village separated from Wilayt Khasab in Musandam Governorate by rugged mountainous peaks. That’s why the best way to reach this village is by boats that will take you through marine v...Read more

Misfat Al Abriyeen

Misfat Al Abriyeen village is located in Wilayt AlHamra in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. It is characterised by its alleys, traditional buildings, high mud buildings, and agricultural terraces that wrap ...Read more

Qannah

This is one of the oldest villages located at Khawr Sham in Wilayt Khasab in the Musandam Governorate. The stone houses appear to be part of the cliff itself, so it is hard for the visitor to make th...Read more

Wakan Village

The village sits at 2,000 meters above sea level in Wadi Mastal in Wilayt Nakhal, located in Al Batinah South Governorate. 150 kilometres separate this village from Muscat. The road leading to the vil...Read more